Worcester Polytechnic Institute
tuition & fees
$60,765
graduate tuition & fees
$29,040
acceptance rate
60%
Student Population
7,584
online students
666
Number of Programs
141
Financial Aid Amount
$30,806
Graduation Rate
90%
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a Private, 4 years college located in Worcester, Massachusetts. WPI ranked 65th in National Universities and 13rd in Massachusetts Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 7,584 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. WPI's acceptance rate is 60.16% last year (undergraduate school).
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280 |
| Phone | 508-831-5000 |
| WEB | https://www.wpi.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate |
| Online Application | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/how-to |
| Financial Aid | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/financial-need/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wpi.edu/offices/registrar/veterans-affairs |
| Disability Service | https://www.wpi.edu/offices/office-accessibility-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 60.16% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.08%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60.16 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.08 % |
Tuition & Fees
WPI's 2025 tuition & fees is $60,765 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.22% compared to the last year's rate ($58,870).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $29,040. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $60,765 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $29,040 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 7,584 students have enrolled at WPI (2024-2025). Among them, 666 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WPI has 5,558 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,026 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 7,584 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,558 |
| Graduate Students | 2,026 |
| Online Enrollment | 666 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WPI offers 141 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 31 out of the 141 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WPI
| Number of programs | 141 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 31 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |